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Definition of deliberation

deliberation

/dɪˌlɪb.əˈreɪ.ʃən/
de · lib · er · a · tion
Adverb:deliberately
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Plural:deliberations
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Adjective:deliberate
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• noun

1

Long and careful consideration or discussion, especially by a formal group such as a jury, committee, or legislature before reaching a decision.

Example

"After three days of intense deliberation, the jury finally returned a unanimous verdict."

2

Slow and careful movement, speech, or thought that is free from haste or carelessness.

Example

"She placed each chess piece on the board with quiet deliberation."

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deliberate
deliberately
deliberateness
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deliberative
deliberatively
delicacy

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French 'deliberacion', from Latin 'deliberationem' (a weighing well in one's mind), derived from 'deliberatus', past participle of 'deliberare' (to weigh well in one's mind), formed from 'de-' (entirely) and 'librare' (to balance or weigh), from 'libra' (a scale or balance).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Deliberation. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/deliberation
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